The Project Manager Consultant I is accountable for leading most aspects of low complexity projects, under the mentorship of a more senior project manager, to provide project management on low complexity projects that have a low level of risk, organizational span, business complexity, team size, and interdependencies.
**Key Responsibilities**:- Under supervision, directs strategic initiatives and/or projects/programs of low complexity and impact- Drives achievement of projects/program success factors- Drives project execution.
Provides direction and oversight throughout project lifecycle to project team to meet applicable business requirements- Engages appropriate stakeholders in risk identification and mitigation- Assesses and reports health of all projects in an objective manner, maintaining project transparency and accurate status; keeping manager, delivery area and portfolio manager informed- Proactively identifies, resolves, and escalates (as needed) projects/program risks/issues to manager, portfolio manager and delivery area as needed- Identifies, coordinates, and communicates project dependency impact- Coordinates, documents, and communicates project plans and requirementsAccountable for understanding business objectives and how the projects/program delivers them; driving adjustments in projects/program to more effectively achieve desired business resultsJOB REQUIREMENTS**Functional Skills**- Good written/verbal communication and facilitation skills for communicating at all levels; including strong presentation skills- Good consultative, customer focus skills- Ability to adapt and respond to changes both inside and outside the projects/program- Ability to predict risk areas, design mitigation/contingency strategies and execute on these strategies to avoid issues**Requirements**:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience- 2 or more years of related experience- PMP Certification (Desired)